Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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